Why Does My Dog... Scoot His Butt Along the Floor?

Here’s the deal: Dogs scoot their rear ends along the floor because either a) their butts itch or b) something else is going on back there. Yes, it's unseemly — some might even think it's funny — but the way a dog figures it, when you’ve got an itch ... scratch it!

Which brings us to an important question: Why the itch or discomfort?

There are plenty of reasons, most likely a skin-related or anally oriented ailment. Everything from flea bites and allergies to anal gland disorders and gastrointestinal diseases can lead to scooting.